Mortality/ morbidity: Onset of symptoms is sudden, and mortality rates are as high as 89% with some strains of the virus, and can cause death in ten days. Incubation periods are normally 3-8 days.
Once a person is infected, the virus can be spread through contact with their body fluids or contaminated needles and syringes.
Symptoms:
fever
Mortality/ morbidity: Onset of symptoms is sudden, and mortality rates are as high as 89% with some strains of the virus, and can cause death in ten days. Incubation periods are normally 3-8 days.
Once a person is infected, the virus can be spread through contact with their body fluids or contaminated needles and syringes.
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References:
Ebola virus and marburg virus. (2009, June 20). Retrieved from http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/ebola-virus/DS00996/DSECTION=causes
King , J. (2010, April 20). Ebola virus. Retrieved from http://emedicine.medscape.com/article/216288-overview